Arizona Tribal Strategic Partnering Team: Membership Packet

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ARIZONA TRIBAL STRATEGIC
PARTNERING TEAM
Membership Packet
October 2007
Sponsored by the
Arizona Department of Transportation
and
Federal Highway Administration
WELCOME TO THE
ARIZONA TRIBAL STRATEGIC PARTNERING TEAM !
Dear New Member,
Thank you for your interest in the Arizona Tribal Strategic Partnering
Team ( or “ ATSPT” as it is otherwise known) and its efforts to address
state- tribal transportation issues and improved working relationships.
Since its establishment in 1999, the ATSPT has grown from a
membership comprised totally of personnel from within the Arizona
Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration to a
team comprised of members representing various tribes, tribal agencies,
and other governmental entities statewide. With this growth of interest has
come the need to provide a means through which new members can get
up to speed on the team’s activities.
The ATSPT has developed this Membership Packet so that you can
quickly become informed on why and how the ATSPT was formed, along
with learning about the ATSPT goals, objectives and the strategies
designed to address them. You will become acquainted with recent
ATSPT accomplishments and how you can become actively involved.
Even though we are sure that you will find this packet helpful we
understand that you may need more information to get a better
perspective. That is why we hold quarterly meetings and invite open
communication between all members.
In closing, we hope you find your participation with the ATSPT
enjoyable and that it fulfills your expectations.
We appreciate your participation,
“ The Arizona Tribal Strategic Partnering Team”
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ATSPT BACKGROUND ............................................................................. 1
ATSPT ESTABLISHMENT ........................................................................ 7
ATSPT VISION, GOALS AND STRATEGIC COMPONENTS .................... 8
ATSPT NETWORK CHART ..................................................................... 11
ATSPT STRATEGIC PLAN ...................................................................... 12
ATSPT REGIONAL AND STATEWIDE FORUMS .................................... 15
ATSPT NEW MEMBER BENEFITS ......................................................... 17
ATSPT MEMBERSHIP ROSTER ............................................................. 18
ATSPT MEMBERSHIP PACKET- COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS ... 21
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ATSPT BACKGROUND
Tribal Land and the Arizona State Highway System
There are 22 federally recognized Indian Tribes and Native Nations with
reservation land in Arizona. This tribal land encompasses approximately 27,736,000
acres or 28% of Arizona’s land base. Only the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe
currently does not have a reservation land base, however, it is in the process of placing
several thousand acres in federal trust status. Also, although headquartered out of
New Mexico, the Pueblo of Zuni has approximately 12,000 acres of reservation land
located in eastern Arizona. The list below identifies Indian Tribes and Native Nations in
Arizona. The map on the following page shows the locations of the reservation land in
comparison to the Arizona State Highway System ( SHS), county boundaries and ADOT
Engineering District Boundaries.
The 22 Indian Tribes and Native Nations in Arizona:
• Ak- Chin Indian Community
• Cocopah Indian Tribe
• Colorado River Indian Tribes
• Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
• Fort Mojave Indian Tribe
• Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe
• Gila River Indian Community
• Havasupai Tribe
• Hopi Tribe
• Hualapai Tribe
• Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians
• Navajo Nation
• Pascua Yaqui Tribe
• Pueblo of Zuni
• Salt River Pima- Maricopa Indian Community
• San Carlos Apache Tribe
• San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe
• Tohono O’odham Nation
• Tonto Apache Tribe
• White Mountain Apache Tribe
• Yavapai- Apache Nation
• Yavapai- Prescott Indian Tribe
ATSPT Vision:
“ Partnering for the
standard of
excellence in
developing tribal
community
relationships related
to transportation
systems and
services”
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The Arizona SHS includes 6,801 route miles of roadway. About 88% of the
system’s roadways are situated within rural areas with the remainder in urban areas.
Approximately 1,324 route miles or approximately 20% of the SHS traverse tribal land.
The illustration of these facts provides the basis of the need for the state to adequately
consult, communicate, and cooperate with tribal governments to address the growing
needs of the traveling public on and off tribal land.
Federal Mandates
Although not all- inclusive, the following references cite several of the major
federal legislative actions affecting statewide and tribal transportation planning and
project development processes.
Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 ( ISTEA); Transportation
Efficiency Act for the 21st Century ( TEA- 2); and the Safe, Accountable, Flexile, Efficient
Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users ( SAFETEA- LU)
Since the early 1990’ s the Federal Government has passed three transportation
legislative acts, they include “ ISTEA” in December 1991; “ TEA- 21” in June 1998; and
“ SAFETEA- LU” in August 2005. Consequently, as part of these Acts and pertaining to
the statewide transportation planning process, States are required “… to consider the
concerns of Indian tribal governments… that have jurisdiction over land within the
boundaries of the State” ( 23 U. S. C. 135( d)( 2)). States are also required to consult with
Indian tribal governments and the Secretary of the Interior in the development of the
Statewide Long- Range Transportation Plan and the State Transportation Improvement
Program “ with respect to each area of the State under the jurisdiction of an Indian tribal
government…” ( 23 U. S. C. 135( e)( 2)( C) and 135( f)( 1)( B)( iii)).
The current transportation planning legislation emphasizes cooperative planning
and the opportunity for those interested to participate and provide input into the
decision making process. In order to carry out cooperative planning and to
comprehensively address planning issues on and adjacent to Indian reservation land,
the tribal governments, Bureau of Indian Affairs, State, Metropolitan Planning
Organizations, Councils of Government, and local governments are all required to
coordinate their efforts.
Executive Order 13175 - Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments
Executive Order 13175 establishes regular and meaningful consultation and
collaboration with tribal officials in the development of Federal policies that have tribal
implications, to strengthen the United States government- to- government relationships
with Indian tribes, and to reduce the imposition of unfunded mandates upon Indian
tribes. It also supplements the Executive Memorandum of April 29, 1994, on
Government- to- Government Relations with Native American Tribal Governments.
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Title VI and Executive Order 12898 - Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice
in Minority Populations and low Income Populations
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related laws assure that individuals
are not excluded from participation in, denied the benefit of, or subjected to
discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, and disability.
Executive Order 12898 - Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority
Populations and Low Income Populations, established environmental justice as a
federal government priority that directed all federal agencies to make it part of their
mission that program, policies, and activities not have a disproportionately high and
adverse human health and environmental effect on minority and low- income
populations.
The Arizona Department of Transportation ( ADOT) has issued a document titled
Guidance on Title VI and Environmental Justice to provide information on insuring that
Title VI and Environmental Justice factors are considered in project development,
environmental assessments, and environmental impact statements. Although the
guidance is for projects in the development and environmental stages, the general
approach outlined is used to identify related issues for potential projects analyzed in the
planning process.
Federal Legislative Acts
The National Historic Preservation Act ( NHPA) requires consultation with Indian
Tribes concerning places of traditional religious and cultural significance. Consultation
with Tribes is also required for those that have assumed historic preservation duties as
Tribal Historic Preservation Offices ( THPO).
The National Environmental Policy Act ( NEPA) requires tribal consultation
concerning impacts to sacred sites and on the mitigation of actions to sites of concern
to Tribes. Such impacts involve the social and cultural relationship of people to the
physical environment.
The Archaeological Resources Protection Act ( ARPA) is directed at protecting
archaeological sites. It requires Federal agencies to notify Tribes of excavation on
federal land that will include sites of religious and cultural importance to Tribes.
The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act ( NAGPRA)
requires consultation with interested Tribes pertaining to repatriation of human remains
and associated funerary items. Consultation is also required to determine the means of
transfer for repatriated items.
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Tribal Transportation Concerns and Consultation in Arizona
Through various meetings and forums tribal officials and representatives in
Arizona have expressed concerns they have with the state transportation system as it
affects the road systems within and adjacent to their communities. In order to address
these concerns as well as SAFETEA- LU requirements in the statewide transportation
planning process, the issues are documented for incorporation into project reports.
Pertinent information is also distributed to key ADOT officials and representatives
relative to projects that require tribal coordination and consultation follow up. This
process has provided ADOT with a comprehensive understanding of Arizona Tribal
transportation concerns and needs.
ADOT MGT- 16.01 Department- Wide Native Nation/ Tribal Government Consultation
Policy
ADOT’s tribal consultation policy was adopted on September 1, 2006 taking into
consideration the Federal legislation requirements for state departments of
transportation to coordinate, cooperate and consult with Native Nation/ Tribal
Governments in statewide and metropolitan transportation planning processes. This is
in addition to addressing environmental, cultural, historic, natural and human resource
issues during the implementation of transportation programs and
construction/ maintenance projects impacting Native Nation/ Tribal reservations and
aboriginal lands within the State boundaries.
Since its establishment in 1974, ADOT has continually implemented
intergovernmental relations processes to carry out its responsibilities. However, this
policy is intended to provide additional guidance to ADOT personnel when working with
the Native Nations/ Tribal Governments in Arizona. Furthermore, the consultation
procedures outlined in the Policy provide ADOT and the Nations/ Tribes a basis for
mutual understanding as appropriate agreements are carried out to address State and
Tribal Transportation issues, needs and concerns. Consequently, both the State and
the Native Nation/ Tribal Governments share a mutual desire to coordinate the
implementation of their respective multi- modal transportation mission and goals.
Governors Executive Order 2006- 14 Consultation and Cooperation with Arizona Tribes
Since 2003 the Governor began holding quarterly tribal summits with the tribal
leaders to discuss various state issues of concern to the Tribes. In March 10, 2004 a
Tribal Summit on Transportation was held during which several themes were identified
for follow- up by ADOT. Those themes focused on ( 1) State- Tribal Consultation and
Coordination, ( 2) Tribal Representation on the State Transportation Board, ( 3) Safety
and Maintenance, ( 4) Signage for Tribal Communities, ( 5) Transit Planning and
Funding, and ( 6) ADOT coordination with the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona to address
the Summit issues. ADOT regularly monitors its efforts to address the various themes
and provides a written report on them to the Governor’s Office for distribution to the
tribal leaders. Other state agencies provide similar reports for review by the tribal
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leaders prior to the quarterly summits with the Governor and topics of discussion for the
summits are based upon the contents of these reports.
As a result of discussion at the Governor’s Summits, tribal leaders expressed the
need for all state agencies to have consultation policies in place to guide the continuing
government- to- government relationships between the State and Tribes. Consequently,
on September 14, 2006 the Governor issued Executive Order 2006- 16 that directs all
executive branch agencies in Arizona to develop and implement tribal consultation
policies to guide their work and interaction with federally recognized tribes in Arizona. It
also directs each agency to designate a member of their staff to assume responsibility
for implementation of the policy and to act as a point of contact for tribal issues. Lastly,
each agency is directed to report to the Governor and State Legislature on all actions to
implement the policy.
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ATSPT ESTABLISHMENT
Partnership Establishment
With recognition of the previously referenced background facts, the Arizona
Department of Transportation - Partnering Office initiated an effort formerly titled the
“ ADOT” Tribal Strategic Partnering Team or “ ATSPT”, as a means of improving state-tribal
relations in transportation. The ATSPT was established in June 1999 through the
efforts of the ADOT Partnering Section, ADOT Civil Rights Office, ADOT Transportation
Planning Division, and Federal Highway Administration ( FHWA) Arizona Division.
ATSPT’s purpose was to bring together Arizona representatives from state, tribal,
federal and local agencies to discuss tribal- related transportation issues and to develop
strategies through which those issues can be addressed. The ATSPT met on a regular
basis with meeting discussions being documented and distributed to participating
agencies, tribal officials, and to key officials within ADOT.
Since its establishment ATSPT’s purpose and activities have not changed and
the membership continues to encourage active participation from all tribes and
interested transportation stakeholder entities within the State. Specific tribal
transportation contacts have been identified and are updated as needed. Activity
notifications are forwarded to these individuals on a regular basis. This has resulted in
participation at the ATSPT regular meetings from the various tribes on a periodic basis.
Most notably a majority of the tribes will participate in ATSPT sponsored forums when
held in their regions of the state. It should also be noted that due to recent growth in
the diversity of ATSPT membership it has been re- titled as the “ Arizona” Tribal Strategic
Partnering Team but is still otherwise know as ATSPT.
ATSPT’s active participating agencies include:
• ADOT Partnering Section
• ADOT Civil Rights Section
• ADOT Globe District
• ADOT Holbrook District
• ADOT Flagstaff District
• ADOT- TPD Statewide and Regional Planning Section
• ADOT Right- of- Way Group
• ADOT Environmental and Enhancement Group
• Inter Tribal Council of Arizona
• Arizona Commission of Indian Affairs
• Bureau of Indian Affairs - Western Regional Office
• Bureau of Indian Affairs - Navajo Regional Office
• Colorado State University - Tribal Technical Assistance Program
• Federal Highway Administration - Arizona Division.
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ATSPT VISION, GOALS AND STRATEGIC COMPONENTS
ATSPT has identified the following as its vision:
“ Partnering for the standard of excellence in developing tribal community relationships
related to transportation systems and services”
ATSPT has developed three major goals to guide the efforts of the team:
Goal 1: To Promote Relationships
Promote meaningful state and tribal government relationships through the
establishment of an ongoing network of partners. Include active and
committed core team members, key liaisons/ contacts, and partner groups.
Goal 2: To Understand and Educate All Partners
Establish an education process and training, designed to:
- Understand and honor different meeting approaches and requirements,
- Promote understandable, user- friendly and mutually agreed upon
documents, and
- Address misperceptions ( fact vs. myth) of tribal matters, policy issues ( by-laws
and SAFETEA- LU), structure processes ( government- to- government
relationships), and leveraging strategies.
Goal 3: To Develop Strategic Partnering and Processes
Develop strategic partnering and planning processes tailored for ADOT, tribal
governments, and other partners.
ATSPT has identified the following components of the strategic partnering
process, they include specific concerns and key issues to be considered and/ or
addressed through the ATSPT:
1. Education
• Identify the background and history of Indian communities for ADOT staff
• Identify various Indian and non- Indian cultures
• Address SAFETEA- LU planning processes
• Address Intergovernmental Agreement issues
2. Issues
• Indian Preference ( no preference in contracting)
• Local Preference ( labor)
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• Tribal Perceptions of ADOT
• Traditional tribal transportation corridors and current transportation corridors are
basically the same
• Unrecognized diversity of tribes ( different needs)
• Danger of generalizing ( true perspective of smaller communities)
3. Partnering Practice
• Building partnerships
• Education in partnering principles and practices
• Shared values
4. Understanding
• Government- to- Government relationship compared with state- to- state
• Legalities ( tribes have a legal relationship with the federal government)
• COG/ MPO voting requirements ( currently there are few tribes that are voting
members, written process need to include all partners)
• SAFETEA- LU processes ( require State DOTs to include tribes in the
Transportation Improvement Program)
5. Coordination
• Processes should include communication with tribal chairperson, president or
governor
• ADOT staff must know who within tribal government to coordinate with and must
keep updated on changes within governmental structure
• Use the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona ( ITCA) which is a good model for tribal
coordination and distribution of information,
• The ITCA Transportation Working Group provides input and strategies from
tribes
• Other coordinating agencies include the Arizona Commission of Indian Affairs,
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Intertribal Transportation Association, Federal Highway
Administration, and Federal Transit Administration
6. DOT Policies
• Recognize only agencies or groups created within
• Relationships with COGs and MPOs
• Keep informed of changes to DOT policies and processes
• Use technical Assistance through the Tribal Technical Assistance Program
( TTAP) to review all processes with tribes
• Use training through the Local Technical Assistance Program ( LTAP) to review
state programs for assistance to the tribes
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7. Roles
• Define ATSPT role in the strategic partnering process*
• Identify representatives from each tribal government as ATSPT members,
ADOT’s contacts or liaisons and can assist with state- tribal transportation issues
* The ATSPT has developed a Network Chart to illustrate the roles of the
partnership members in the state- tribal strategic partnering process. Basically,
the partnership stakeholders are the customers or intended recipients of the
services and products of the partnership. In order to obtain those services and
products, the partnership uses assistance from the stakeholder liaisons/ contacts
and the members of the ATSPT. The ATSPT Network Chart is presented on the
following page.
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ATSPT NETWORK CHART
LIAISONS/ CONTACTS
The official representative and
contact for a given stakeholder
group.
Role:
Collect feedback from
stakeholder group and provide
to advisory team; share
information from the advisory
team with the members of the
stakeholder group, and report
any input.
STAKEHOLDERS
Those entities that are
involved, have a stake in
and are impacted by the
Arizona Tribal Partnership
22 Tribes
State
Other Partners
CUSTOMERS
The intended recipient of
the service or product of
the Arizona Tribal
Partnership
Internal/ External
Suppliers
ARIZONA TRIBAL STRATEGIC
PARTNERING TEAM ( ATSPT)
( ADVISORY/ STEERING TEAM &
CORE WORKING GROUP)
Role:
Participate in an advisory
capacity
Foster communication and
understanding with all
“ stakeholders”
Identify key players and
avenues to implement a
strategic partnering process
Develop and integrate specific
proposals and goals
Encourage tribes to participate
in transportation programs and
processes
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ATSPT STRATEGIC PLAN
Partnering for the standard of excellence in developing tribal community relationships
related to transportation systems and services
ATSPT MISSION:
A trusted coalition of tribal and non- tribal, multi- jurisdictional advisors who facilitate
strategies to resolve tribal transportation issues by maintaining relationships, and
educating and upholding all partners’ laws and policies through free- flowing
communication.
ATSPT GUIDELINES:
• Meet regularly
• Do “ homework”
• No limitations
ATSPT GOAL # 1: TO PROMOTE COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS
GOAL # 1,
OBJECTIVE 1
STRATEGIES/ PLAN
Expand and
Maintain
statewide
network
¨ Maintain ATSPT website
ACTION PLAN
Identify and collect items to include in website ( ongoing)
Update website ( ongoing)
Sub team leads the monitoring and updating. Sub team led
by Barney Bigman, with members: Manuel Sanchez, Myra
Rothman and Stan Robbins
¨ Market website and team
ACTION PLAN
Membership packet finalized, bound and distributed by May
’ 08
GOAL # 1,
OBJECTIVE 2
STRATEGIES/ PLAN
Identify and
promote
follow- up to
State- Tribal
Forums
¨ Publish the Statewide Forum report within one month of Forum
date
¨ Discuss feedback from the distributed forums’ reports and identify
next step strategies at next quarterly meeting
ACTION PLAN
Plan 2 nd statewide forum as follow- up to initial March ’ 07
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Forum ( by March ’ 08)
Conduct 2 nd statewide forum as follow- up to 1 st Forum ( May
’ 08)
Recommend meetings as requested by individual tribes
( ongoing)
GOAL # 1,
OBJECTIVE 3
STRATEGIES/ PLAN
Promote ADOT
Tribal
Consultation
Process Manual
¨ Link with ADOT- TPD and ADOT Policy and Governmental Affairs
( PGA) Office which are developing an ADOT Tribal Consultation
Process Manual to complement the existing ADOT Tribal
Government/ Native Nation Consultation Policy
ACTION PLAN
ATSPT provides resources and process to review and
comment on Manual
Provide recommendation for implementation ( ongoing)
ATSPT GOAL # 2: TO UNDERSTAND AND EDUCATE ALL PARTNERS
( Promote Education Among Tribes and Tribal Partners)
GOAL # 2,
OBJECTIVE 1
STRATEGIES/ PLAN
Deepen ATSPT
members’
understanding of
Partners’ ( tribal and
governmental)
processes and
protocol
¨ Develop a Handbook structure ( Dynamic Document: unique
partnering tool): How the Tribes and State will partner on
transportation issues) ( chapters- filled in along the way
¨ Identify mechanism for distribution
ACTION PLAN:
Handbook subcommittee develop mock Handbook
aligning existing items with categories/ table of contents
and present at December 4, 2007 ATSPT Quarterly
Meeting
ATSPT members provide feedback and
recommendations re: mock Handbook
Handbook Subcommittee takes action on feedback and
presents final version at May 13- 14, 2008 Forum
GOAL # 2,
OBJECTIVE 2
STRATEGIES/ PLAN
Promote Education
and Training
¨ Attend and review Arizona Commission of Indian Affairs
( ACIA) training titled: Introduction to American Indian Life,
History and Culture
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¨ Provide input to ACIA for a customized version for ADOT
¨ Request specific type of training for tribes: invite tribal
representatives to attend training ( reference forum feedback
topics)
¨ Educate Non- Tribal Transportation Partners
ACTON PLAN:
Support outside efforts to educate MPO's, COG's,
Counties, other governmental agencies and groups in
understanding tribal processes and protocol. ( ongoing)
Educate Tribal Transportation Partners
ACTION PLAN:
Continue to promote education of tribal transportation staff
and others in the processes and protocol of ADOT, FHWA,
BIA, and the counties ( ongoing)
¨ Develop a continuous process for update of the handbooks
and ATSPT website
Review handbooks and website, along with ATSPT
Strategic Plan ( annually- each September)
ATSPT GOAL # 3: TO DEVELOP STRATEGIC PARTNERING AND
PROCESSES
GOAL # 3,
OBJECTIVE 1
STRATEGIES/ PLAN
Identify number of
and add ATSPT
members
¨ Use Membership Packet for new members
¨ Use Membership Recruitment Plan to identify potential new
members
¨ Develop plan by December ’ 07 ( review annually- beginning
December ’ 08)
ACTION PLAN:
Develop cover letter for potential new members and
identify who will send it out
Subcommittee to take lead on new ATSPT members re:
contact and follow- up
Send cover letter to identified potential new members
Decide how and by whom new members will be
approached; also where to place new member information
¨ Plan and work to implement new member “ recruitment”
( ongoing)
¨ Approach identified potential members
¨ Bring new members up to speed within 2 meetings after
joining
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ATSPT REGIONAL AND STATEWIDE FORUMS
Northern, Southern and Western Arizona Region State- Tribal Transportation Forums
One major effort undertaken by the ATSPT was the process of conducting three
State- Tribal Regional Transportation Forums in Arizona. The purpose of these forums
was to provide tribal and non- tribal government officials with an understanding of
current highway funding and transportation coordination processes in Arizona. The
major goals of the Forums were to:
• Improve tribal- state- federal relations
• Improve tribal- state- federal coordination
• Improve tribal participation in the statewide transportation planning and
programming processes
The three regional forums were conducted as follows:
• The first forum was held on October 17, 2002, in Flagstaff, Arizona
• The second forum was March 11- 12, 2003, on the Tohono O’odham Nation -
San Xavier Reservation south of Tucson, Arizona
• The third forum was September 24- 25, 2003, on the Colorado River Indian
Tribes Reservation in Parker, Arizona
The forums were well attended by tribal officials and other key stakeholders within
the various regions of the State. Each forum averaged approximately 75 persons in
attendance. With completion of the forums, a major step was taken to improve state-tribal
and federal- tribal relationships in transportation planning, programming and
overall coordination. This series of regional forums considered the individuality ( or
uniqueness) of the tribes; no one tribe is the same as another; each has different
concerns and needs. The forums also provided the opportunity for the state to better
understand what the tribes consider to be priority transportation issues, needs and
concerns on a regional and a statewide basis.
With the discussion and input provided through the forums, the ATSPT began the
process of establishing a formal basis for determining the means to address priority
issues through necessary follow- up actions, which could include, but are not limited, to
education/ training sessions, process/ policy changes, and/ or an annual state- tribal
transportation summit or forums. These are then to be addressed on an ongoing basis
by ATSPT and other key entities.
Arizona Tribal Transportation Forum: “ Launching Your Transportation Project”
The Arizona Tribal Transportation Forum was held March 8, 2007 in Phoenix,
AZ. This statewide forum was convened by ADOT and the ATSPT in follow- up to three
State- Tribal Regional Transportation Forums. The purpose of the forum was to help
the participants understand how to move their transportation projects forward.
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The forum was attended by 90 representatives from 12 tribes and a number of
state, federal and local government stakeholder agencies. A general session and three
breakout sessions addressing routine maintenance, new and improved roadways, and
safety enhancements were conducted. Facilitators guided the sessions and a group of
panelists were available to provide information on specific project types. A proceedings
report has been prepared and was distributed to the participants.
Lessons Learned
The ATSPT has identified several major lessons learned through the forums, they
include the following:
• Maintain continuous communication with the tribes and non- tribal stakeholders
• Maintain a database of current tribal and non- tribal transportation contacts and
other officials
• Ensure that the State DOT has reliable and committed staff to act as tribal
coordination points of contact at both headquarter and district levels
• Complete necessary follow- up actions as identified through regular meetings
and other forums
• Work with the tribes on an individual basis to address issues specific to their
communities
• Work to involve all tribes and other stakeholders in regional and statewide
efforts
• Monitor and acknowledge accomplishments of the partnering efforts and relay
this information to the tribes and other stakeholders
• Keep participating stakeholders informed of major activities of the partnering
team
• Most of all it is imperative that the partnering team involve active and committed
core team members, key liaisons/ contacts, and partner groups to ensure
ongoing success
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ATSPT NEW MEMBER BENEFITS
Becoming a member of the Arizona Tribal Strategic Partnering Team ( ATSPT)
results in the following benefits to you and your agency:
• The opportunity to provide input into the development of transportation policies and
processes between Native Nations, Tribal Governments and the State of Arizona
• The opportunity to assist the Arizona Department of Transportation ( ADOT) to
further its working relationships with Native Nations and Tribal Governments
• The opportunity to assist the Federal Highway Administration ( FHWA) to further its
working relationships with Native Nations and Tribal Governments
• The opportunity to assist the Bureau of Indian Affairs - Department of Transportation
( BIADOT) to further its working relationships with Native Nations and Tribal
Governments
• To understand and develop the interrelationships between ADOT, FHWA and
BIADOT
• To develop an understanding of the factors affecting transportation policy in Arizona
• To develop an understanding of the funding resources and requirements to finance
Arizona’s transportation system
• The opportunity to educate others about the basic processes, funding, and
interrelationships of designing, constructing, maintaining and operating Arizona’s
transportation system
• The opportunity to work with a dedicated team willing to make something happen in
terms of addressing Native Nation/ Tribal Government and the State of Arizona
transportation needs
ARIZONA TRIBAL STRATEGIC PARTNERING TEAM ( ATSPT)
MEMBER ROSTER
NAME ORGANIZATION / TITLE PHONE & FAX EMAIL
1. Nathan Banks FHWA ARIZONA DIVISION
Senior Engineering Manager
P: ( 602) 382- 8960
F: ( 602) 382- 8998
nbanks@ dot. gov
2. Esther Corbett INTER TRIBAL COUNCIL OF
ARIZONA, INC.
Transportation Project
Coordinator
P: ( 602) 307- 1564
F: ( 602) 258- 4825
esther. corbett@ itcaonline. com
3. Dan Daggett SALT RIVER PIMA- MARICOPA
INDIAN COMMUNITY
Archaeologist
P: ( 480) 850- 4144
F: ( 480) 850- 7366
Daniel. daggett@ srpmic- nsn. gov
4. Ermalinda Gene ADOT- TSG CIVIL RIGHTS
OFFICE
Contract Compliance Manager
P: ( 602) 712- 7987
F: ( 602) 712- 3711
EGene@ azdot. gov
5. Ralph Gonzales ADOT- DBE SUPPORTIVE
SERVICES
Program Manager
P:( 602) 712- 7761
F: ( 602) 712- 3711
rgonzales@ azdot. gov
6. Ron Hall CSU TRIBAL TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Director
P: ( 970) 491- 8653
F: ( 970) 491- 3502
Ron. Hall@ business. colostate. edu
7. Marnie Hodahkwen GOVERNOR’S OFFICE
Tribal Policy Advisor
P: ( 602) 542- 1442
F: ( 602) 542- 7601
mhodahkwen@ az. gov
8. Paul Langdale ADOT- ITD NATURAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
SECTION - CENTRAL
MAINTENANCE GROUP
Natural Resources Planner
P: ( 520) 838- 2831
F: ( 520) 838- 2835
plangdale@ azdot. gov
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ARIZONA TRIBAL STRATEGIC PARTNERING TEAM ( ATSPT)
MEMBER ROSTER
NAME ORGANIZATION / TITLE PHONE & FAX EMAIL
9. Bob Maxwell
BIA WESTERN REGIONAL
OFFICE
Regional Transportation Planner
P: ( 602) 379- 6782
F: ( 602) 379- 3837
bmaxwelljr@ msn. com
10. Tudor Montague SALT RIVER PIMA- MARICOPA
INDIAN COMMUNITY
Environmental Specialist
P: ( 480) 850- 8542
F: ( 480) 850- 7366
Tudor. montague@ srpmic- nsn. gov
11. Bill Pederson ADOT- CCP PUBLIC
INVOLVEMENT OFFICE
Public Involvement Officer
P: ( 602) 712- 8069
F: ( 602) 712- 7855
bpederson@ azdot. gov
12. Stan Robbins APACHE COUNTY DISTRICT
ONE - ROAD DEPARTMENT
Development Director
P: ( 928) 674- 8398
F: ( 928) 674- 5944
srobbins@ co. apache. az. us
13. Myra ( Rusty) Rothman ADOT RIGHT- OF- WAY GROUP
ROW Agent/ Tribal Liaison
P: ( 928) 779- 7510
F: ( 928) 779- 5962
mrothman@ azdot. gov
14. Randy Routhier ADOT HOLBROOK DISTRICT
Assistant District Engineer
P: ( 928) 524- 6801 x
210
F: ( 928) 241- 0064
rrouthier@ azdot. gov
15. Manuel Sanchez
FHWA ARIZONA DIVISION
Assistant Area Engineer
P: ( 602) 382- 8975
F: ( 602) 382- 8998
Manuel. sanchez@ dot. gov
16. David Silversmith NAVAJO DOT
Proposal Writer
P: ( 928) 871- 6368
F: ( 928) 871- 7989
dsilversmith@ navajodot. org
17. Don Sneed ADOT- TPD STATEWIDE &
REGIONAL PLANNING
SECTION
Senior Planner/ Tribal
Coordinator
P: ( 602) 712- 8140
F: ( 602) 712- 3046
dsneed@ azdot. gov
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ARIZONA TRIBAL STRATEGIC PARTNERING TEAM ( ATSPT)
MEMBER ROSTER
NAME ORGANIZATION / TITLE PHONE & FAX EMAIL
18. Sally Stewart ADOT- CCP PUBLIC
INVOLVEMENT OFFICE
Public Involvement Director
P: ( 602) 712- 7003
F: ( 602) 712- 7855
sstewart@ azdot. gov
19. Edward Stillings
FHWA ARIZONA DIVISION
Mobility Planning Engineer
P: ( 602) 382- 8966
F: ( 602) 382- 8998
estillings@ dot. gov
20. Willie Tracey, Jr. NAVAJO COUNCIL /
TRANSPORTATION &
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
Councilman / TCDC Member
P: 928- 871- 6380
F: 928- 871- 7259
nataniashkii@ yahoo. com
21. Joy Keller- Weidman HOLON CONSULTING
Facilitator
P: ( 707) 839- 4710
F: ( 707) 839- 4711
holon@ consultant. com
22. James Young ADOT- CCP PARTNERING
OFFICE
Administrator
P: ( 602) 712- 8957
F: ( 602) 712- 3503
jyoung@ azdot. gov
23. David Zimmerman
ADOT ENVIRONMENTAL &
ENHANCEMENT GROUP
Historic Preservation Specialist
P: ( 928) 779- 7577 dzimmerman@ azdot. gov
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ATSPT MEMBERSHIP PACKET - COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
We hope that you find this Packet meets its intended purposes. The ASTPT
anticipates that future versions of this Packet will be expanded to include other topic
areas of interest to state- tribal transportation stakeholders. Your comments on
improving the content of this packet are welcome.
Comments and suggestions can be forwarded to either of the following offices:
Arizona Department of Transportation Arizona Department of Transportation
Partnering Office Transportation Planning Division
206 South 17th Avenue Statewide & Regional Planning Section
Room 192, MD 175A 206 South 17th Avenue, MD 310B
Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Phoenix, Arizona 85007
For further information please check the Arizona Tribal Transportation Website:
www. aztribaltransportation. org
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federal and local governments to develop
strategies that address state and tribal
transportation issues.”

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ARIZONA TRIBAL STRATEGIC
PARTNERING TEAM
Membership Packet
October 2007
Sponsored by the
Arizona Department of Transportation
and
Federal Highway Administration
WELCOME TO THE
ARIZONA TRIBAL STRATEGIC PARTNERING TEAM !
Dear New Member,
Thank you for your interest in the Arizona Tribal Strategic Partnering
Team ( or “ ATSPT” as it is otherwise known) and its efforts to address
state- tribal transportation issues and improved working relationships.
Since its establishment in 1999, the ATSPT has grown from a
membership comprised totally of personnel from within the Arizona
Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration to a
team comprised of members representing various tribes, tribal agencies,
and other governmental entities statewide. With this growth of interest has
come the need to provide a means through which new members can get
up to speed on the team’s activities.
The ATSPT has developed this Membership Packet so that you can
quickly become informed on why and how the ATSPT was formed, along
with learning about the ATSPT goals, objectives and the strategies
designed to address them. You will become acquainted with recent
ATSPT accomplishments and how you can become actively involved.
Even though we are sure that you will find this packet helpful we
understand that you may need more information to get a better
perspective. That is why we hold quarterly meetings and invite open
communication between all members.
In closing, we hope you find your participation with the ATSPT
enjoyable and that it fulfills your expectations.
We appreciate your participation,
“ The Arizona Tribal Strategic Partnering Team”
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ATSPT BACKGROUND ............................................................................. 1
ATSPT ESTABLISHMENT ........................................................................ 7
ATSPT VISION, GOALS AND STRATEGIC COMPONENTS .................... 8
ATSPT NETWORK CHART ..................................................................... 11
ATSPT STRATEGIC PLAN ...................................................................... 12
ATSPT REGIONAL AND STATEWIDE FORUMS .................................... 15
ATSPT NEW MEMBER BENEFITS ......................................................... 17
ATSPT MEMBERSHIP ROSTER ............................................................. 18
ATSPT MEMBERSHIP PACKET- COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS ... 21
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ATSPT BACKGROUND
Tribal Land and the Arizona State Highway System
There are 22 federally recognized Indian Tribes and Native Nations with
reservation land in Arizona. This tribal land encompasses approximately 27,736,000
acres or 28% of Arizona’s land base. Only the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe
currently does not have a reservation land base, however, it is in the process of placing
several thousand acres in federal trust status. Also, although headquartered out of
New Mexico, the Pueblo of Zuni has approximately 12,000 acres of reservation land
located in eastern Arizona. The list below identifies Indian Tribes and Native Nations in
Arizona. The map on the following page shows the locations of the reservation land in
comparison to the Arizona State Highway System ( SHS), county boundaries and ADOT
Engineering District Boundaries.
The 22 Indian Tribes and Native Nations in Arizona:
• Ak- Chin Indian Community
• Cocopah Indian Tribe
• Colorado River Indian Tribes
• Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
• Fort Mojave Indian Tribe
• Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe
• Gila River Indian Community
• Havasupai Tribe
• Hopi Tribe
• Hualapai Tribe
• Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians
• Navajo Nation
• Pascua Yaqui Tribe
• Pueblo of Zuni
• Salt River Pima- Maricopa Indian Community
• San Carlos Apache Tribe
• San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe
• Tohono O’odham Nation
• Tonto Apache Tribe
• White Mountain Apache Tribe
• Yavapai- Apache Nation
• Yavapai- Prescott Indian Tribe
ATSPT Vision:
“ Partnering for the
standard of
excellence in
developing tribal
community
relationships related
to transportation
systems and
services”
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The Arizona SHS includes 6,801 route miles of roadway. About 88% of the
system’s roadways are situated within rural areas with the remainder in urban areas.
Approximately 1,324 route miles or approximately 20% of the SHS traverse tribal land.
The illustration of these facts provides the basis of the need for the state to adequately
consult, communicate, and cooperate with tribal governments to address the growing
needs of the traveling public on and off tribal land.
Federal Mandates
Although not all- inclusive, the following references cite several of the major
federal legislative actions affecting statewide and tribal transportation planning and
project development processes.
Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 ( ISTEA); Transportation
Efficiency Act for the 21st Century ( TEA- 2); and the Safe, Accountable, Flexile, Efficient
Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users ( SAFETEA- LU)
Since the early 1990’ s the Federal Government has passed three transportation
legislative acts, they include “ ISTEA” in December 1991; “ TEA- 21” in June 1998; and
“ SAFETEA- LU” in August 2005. Consequently, as part of these Acts and pertaining to
the statewide transportation planning process, States are required “… to consider the
concerns of Indian tribal governments… that have jurisdiction over land within the
boundaries of the State” ( 23 U. S. C. 135( d)( 2)). States are also required to consult with
Indian tribal governments and the Secretary of the Interior in the development of the
Statewide Long- Range Transportation Plan and the State Transportation Improvement
Program “ with respect to each area of the State under the jurisdiction of an Indian tribal
government…” ( 23 U. S. C. 135( e)( 2)( C) and 135( f)( 1)( B)( iii)).
The current transportation planning legislation emphasizes cooperative planning
and the opportunity for those interested to participate and provide input into the
decision making process. In order to carry out cooperative planning and to
comprehensively address planning issues on and adjacent to Indian reservation land,
the tribal governments, Bureau of Indian Affairs, State, Metropolitan Planning
Organizations, Councils of Government, and local governments are all required to
coordinate their efforts.
Executive Order 13175 - Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments
Executive Order 13175 establishes regular and meaningful consultation and
collaboration with tribal officials in the development of Federal policies that have tribal
implications, to strengthen the United States government- to- government relationships
with Indian tribes, and to reduce the imposition of unfunded mandates upon Indian
tribes. It also supplements the Executive Memorandum of April 29, 1994, on
Government- to- Government Relations with Native American Tribal Governments.
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Title VI and Executive Order 12898 - Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice
in Minority Populations and low Income Populations
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related laws assure that individuals
are not excluded from participation in, denied the benefit of, or subjected to
discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, and disability.
Executive Order 12898 - Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority
Populations and Low Income Populations, established environmental justice as a
federal government priority that directed all federal agencies to make it part of their
mission that program, policies, and activities not have a disproportionately high and
adverse human health and environmental effect on minority and low- income
populations.
The Arizona Department of Transportation ( ADOT) has issued a document titled
Guidance on Title VI and Environmental Justice to provide information on insuring that
Title VI and Environmental Justice factors are considered in project development,
environmental assessments, and environmental impact statements. Although the
guidance is for projects in the development and environmental stages, the general
approach outlined is used to identify related issues for potential projects analyzed in the
planning process.
Federal Legislative Acts
The National Historic Preservation Act ( NHPA) requires consultation with Indian
Tribes concerning places of traditional religious and cultural significance. Consultation
with Tribes is also required for those that have assumed historic preservation duties as
Tribal Historic Preservation Offices ( THPO).
The National Environmental Policy Act ( NEPA) requires tribal consultation
concerning impacts to sacred sites and on the mitigation of actions to sites of concern
to Tribes. Such impacts involve the social and cultural relationship of people to the
physical environment.
The Archaeological Resources Protection Act ( ARPA) is directed at protecting
archaeological sites. It requires Federal agencies to notify Tribes of excavation on
federal land that will include sites of religious and cultural importance to Tribes.
The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act ( NAGPRA)
requires consultation with interested Tribes pertaining to repatriation of human remains
and associated funerary items. Consultation is also required to determine the means of
transfer for repatriated items.
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Tribal Transportation Concerns and Consultation in Arizona
Through various meetings and forums tribal officials and representatives in
Arizona have expressed concerns they have with the state transportation system as it
affects the road systems within and adjacent to their communities. In order to address
these concerns as well as SAFETEA- LU requirements in the statewide transportation
planning process, the issues are documented for incorporation into project reports.
Pertinent information is also distributed to key ADOT officials and representatives
relative to projects that require tribal coordination and consultation follow up. This
process has provided ADOT with a comprehensive understanding of Arizona Tribal
transportation concerns and needs.
ADOT MGT- 16.01 Department- Wide Native Nation/ Tribal Government Consultation
Policy
ADOT’s tribal consultation policy was adopted on September 1, 2006 taking into
consideration the Federal legislation requirements for state departments of
transportation to coordinate, cooperate and consult with Native Nation/ Tribal
Governments in statewide and metropolitan transportation planning processes. This is
in addition to addressing environmental, cultural, historic, natural and human resource
issues during the implementation of transportation programs and
construction/ maintenance projects impacting Native Nation/ Tribal reservations and
aboriginal lands within the State boundaries.
Since its establishment in 1974, ADOT has continually implemented
intergovernmental relations processes to carry out its responsibilities. However, this
policy is intended to provide additional guidance to ADOT personnel when working with
the Native Nations/ Tribal Governments in Arizona. Furthermore, the consultation
procedures outlined in the Policy provide ADOT and the Nations/ Tribes a basis for
mutual understanding as appropriate agreements are carried out to address State and
Tribal Transportation issues, needs and concerns. Consequently, both the State and
the Native Nation/ Tribal Governments share a mutual desire to coordinate the
implementation of their respective multi- modal transportation mission and goals.
Governors Executive Order 2006- 14 Consultation and Cooperation with Arizona Tribes
Since 2003 the Governor began holding quarterly tribal summits with the tribal
leaders to discuss various state issues of concern to the Tribes. In March 10, 2004 a
Tribal Summit on Transportation was held during which several themes were identified
for follow- up by ADOT. Those themes focused on ( 1) State- Tribal Consultation and
Coordination, ( 2) Tribal Representation on the State Transportation Board, ( 3) Safety
and Maintenance, ( 4) Signage for Tribal Communities, ( 5) Transit Planning and
Funding, and ( 6) ADOT coordination with the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona to address
the Summit issues. ADOT regularly monitors its efforts to address the various themes
and provides a written report on them to the Governor’s Office for distribution to the
tribal leaders. Other state agencies provide similar reports for review by the tribal
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leaders prior to the quarterly summits with the Governor and topics of discussion for the
summits are based upon the contents of these reports.
As a result of discussion at the Governor’s Summits, tribal leaders expressed the
need for all state agencies to have consultation policies in place to guide the continuing
government- to- government relationships between the State and Tribes. Consequently,
on September 14, 2006 the Governor issued Executive Order 2006- 16 that directs all
executive branch agencies in Arizona to develop and implement tribal consultation
policies to guide their work and interaction with federally recognized tribes in Arizona. It
also directs each agency to designate a member of their staff to assume responsibility
for implementation of the policy and to act as a point of contact for tribal issues. Lastly,
each agency is directed to report to the Governor and State Legislature on all actions to
implement the policy.
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ATSPT ESTABLISHMENT
Partnership Establishment
With recognition of the previously referenced background facts, the Arizona
Department of Transportation - Partnering Office initiated an effort formerly titled the
“ ADOT” Tribal Strategic Partnering Team or “ ATSPT”, as a means of improving state-tribal
relations in transportation. The ATSPT was established in June 1999 through the
efforts of the ADOT Partnering Section, ADOT Civil Rights Office, ADOT Transportation
Planning Division, and Federal Highway Administration ( FHWA) Arizona Division.
ATSPT’s purpose was to bring together Arizona representatives from state, tribal,
federal and local agencies to discuss tribal- related transportation issues and to develop
strategies through which those issues can be addressed. The ATSPT met on a regular
basis with meeting discussions being documented and distributed to participating
agencies, tribal officials, and to key officials within ADOT.
Since its establishment ATSPT’s purpose and activities have not changed and
the membership continues to encourage active participation from all tribes and
interested transportation stakeholder entities within the State. Specific tribal
transportation contacts have been identified and are updated as needed. Activity
notifications are forwarded to these individuals on a regular basis. This has resulted in
participation at the ATSPT regular meetings from the various tribes on a periodic basis.
Most notably a majority of the tribes will participate in ATSPT sponsored forums when
held in their regions of the state. It should also be noted that due to recent growth in
the diversity of ATSPT membership it has been re- titled as the “ Arizona” Tribal Strategic
Partnering Team but is still otherwise know as ATSPT.
ATSPT’s active participating agencies include:
• ADOT Partnering Section
• ADOT Civil Rights Section
• ADOT Globe District
• ADOT Holbrook District
• ADOT Flagstaff District
• ADOT- TPD Statewide and Regional Planning Section
• ADOT Right- of- Way Group
• ADOT Environmental and Enhancement Group
• Inter Tribal Council of Arizona
• Arizona Commission of Indian Affairs
• Bureau of Indian Affairs - Western Regional Office
• Bureau of Indian Affairs - Navajo Regional Office
• Colorado State University - Tribal Technical Assistance Program
• Federal Highway Administration - Arizona Division.
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ATSPT VISION, GOALS AND STRATEGIC COMPONENTS
ATSPT has identified the following as its vision:
“ Partnering for the standard of excellence in developing tribal community relationships
related to transportation systems and services”
ATSPT has developed three major goals to guide the efforts of the team:
Goal 1: To Promote Relationships
Promote meaningful state and tribal government relationships through the
establishment of an ongoing network of partners. Include active and
committed core team members, key liaisons/ contacts, and partner groups.
Goal 2: To Understand and Educate All Partners
Establish an education process and training, designed to:
- Understand and honor different meeting approaches and requirements,
- Promote understandable, user- friendly and mutually agreed upon
documents, and
- Address misperceptions ( fact vs. myth) of tribal matters, policy issues ( by-laws
and SAFETEA- LU), structure processes ( government- to- government
relationships), and leveraging strategies.
Goal 3: To Develop Strategic Partnering and Processes
Develop strategic partnering and planning processes tailored for ADOT, tribal
governments, and other partners.
ATSPT has identified the following components of the strategic partnering
process, they include specific concerns and key issues to be considered and/ or
addressed through the ATSPT:
1. Education
• Identify the background and history of Indian communities for ADOT staff
• Identify various Indian and non- Indian cultures
• Address SAFETEA- LU planning processes
• Address Intergovernmental Agreement issues
2. Issues
• Indian Preference ( no preference in contracting)
• Local Preference ( labor)
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• Tribal Perceptions of ADOT
• Traditional tribal transportation corridors and current transportation corridors are
basically the same
• Unrecognized diversity of tribes ( different needs)
• Danger of generalizing ( true perspective of smaller communities)
3. Partnering Practice
• Building partnerships
• Education in partnering principles and practices
• Shared values
4. Understanding
• Government- to- Government relationship compared with state- to- state
• Legalities ( tribes have a legal relationship with the federal government)
• COG/ MPO voting requirements ( currently there are few tribes that are voting
members, written process need to include all partners)
• SAFETEA- LU processes ( require State DOTs to include tribes in the
Transportation Improvement Program)
5. Coordination
• Processes should include communication with tribal chairperson, president or
governor
• ADOT staff must know who within tribal government to coordinate with and must
keep updated on changes within governmental structure
• Use the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona ( ITCA) which is a good model for tribal
coordination and distribution of information,
• The ITCA Transportation Working Group provides input and strategies from
tribes
• Other coordinating agencies include the Arizona Commission of Indian Affairs,
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Intertribal Transportation Association, Federal Highway
Administration, and Federal Transit Administration
6. DOT Policies
• Recognize only agencies or groups created within
• Relationships with COGs and MPOs
• Keep informed of changes to DOT policies and processes
• Use technical Assistance through the Tribal Technical Assistance Program
( TTAP) to review all processes with tribes
• Use training through the Local Technical Assistance Program ( LTAP) to review
state programs for assistance to the tribes
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7. Roles
• Define ATSPT role in the strategic partnering process*
• Identify representatives from each tribal government as ATSPT members,
ADOT’s contacts or liaisons and can assist with state- tribal transportation issues
* The ATSPT has developed a Network Chart to illustrate the roles of the
partnership members in the state- tribal strategic partnering process. Basically,
the partnership stakeholders are the customers or intended recipients of the
services and products of the partnership. In order to obtain those services and
products, the partnership uses assistance from the stakeholder liaisons/ contacts
and the members of the ATSPT. The ATSPT Network Chart is presented on the
following page.
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ATSPT NETWORK CHART
LIAISONS/ CONTACTS
The official representative and
contact for a given stakeholder
group.
Role:
Collect feedback from
stakeholder group and provide
to advisory team; share
information from the advisory
team with the members of the
stakeholder group, and report
any input.
STAKEHOLDERS
Those entities that are
involved, have a stake in
and are impacted by the
Arizona Tribal Partnership
22 Tribes
State
Other Partners
CUSTOMERS
The intended recipient of
the service or product of
the Arizona Tribal
Partnership
Internal/ External
Suppliers
ARIZONA TRIBAL STRATEGIC
PARTNERING TEAM ( ATSPT)
( ADVISORY/ STEERING TEAM &
CORE WORKING GROUP)
Role:
Participate in an advisory
capacity
Foster communication and
understanding with all
“ stakeholders”
Identify key players and
avenues to implement a
strategic partnering process
Develop and integrate specific
proposals and goals
Encourage tribes to participate
in transportation programs and
processes
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ATSPT STRATEGIC PLAN
Partnering for the standard of excellence in developing tribal community relationships
related to transportation systems and services
ATSPT MISSION:
A trusted coalition of tribal and non- tribal, multi- jurisdictional advisors who facilitate
strategies to resolve tribal transportation issues by maintaining relationships, and
educating and upholding all partners’ laws and policies through free- flowing
communication.
ATSPT GUIDELINES:
• Meet regularly
• Do “ homework”
• No limitations
ATSPT GOAL # 1: TO PROMOTE COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS
GOAL # 1,
OBJECTIVE 1
STRATEGIES/ PLAN
Expand and
Maintain
statewide
network
¨ Maintain ATSPT website
ACTION PLAN
Identify and collect items to include in website ( ongoing)
Update website ( ongoing)
Sub team leads the monitoring and updating. Sub team led
by Barney Bigman, with members: Manuel Sanchez, Myra
Rothman and Stan Robbins
¨ Market website and team
ACTION PLAN
Membership packet finalized, bound and distributed by May
’ 08
GOAL # 1,
OBJECTIVE 2
STRATEGIES/ PLAN
Identify and
promote
follow- up to
State- Tribal
Forums
¨ Publish the Statewide Forum report within one month of Forum
date
¨ Discuss feedback from the distributed forums’ reports and identify
next step strategies at next quarterly meeting
ACTION PLAN
Plan 2 nd statewide forum as follow- up to initial March ’ 07
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Forum ( by March ’ 08)
Conduct 2 nd statewide forum as follow- up to 1 st Forum ( May
’ 08)
Recommend meetings as requested by individual tribes
( ongoing)
GOAL # 1,
OBJECTIVE 3
STRATEGIES/ PLAN
Promote ADOT
Tribal
Consultation
Process Manual
¨ Link with ADOT- TPD and ADOT Policy and Governmental Affairs
( PGA) Office which are developing an ADOT Tribal Consultation
Process Manual to complement the existing ADOT Tribal
Government/ Native Nation Consultation Policy
ACTION PLAN
ATSPT provides resources and process to review and
comment on Manual
Provide recommendation for implementation ( ongoing)
ATSPT GOAL # 2: TO UNDERSTAND AND EDUCATE ALL PARTNERS
( Promote Education Among Tribes and Tribal Partners)
GOAL # 2,
OBJECTIVE 1
STRATEGIES/ PLAN
Deepen ATSPT
members’
understanding of
Partners’ ( tribal and
governmental)
processes and
protocol
¨ Develop a Handbook structure ( Dynamic Document: unique
partnering tool): How the Tribes and State will partner on
transportation issues) ( chapters- filled in along the way
¨ Identify mechanism for distribution
ACTION PLAN:
Handbook subcommittee develop mock Handbook
aligning existing items with categories/ table of contents
and present at December 4, 2007 ATSPT Quarterly
Meeting
ATSPT members provide feedback and
recommendations re: mock Handbook
Handbook Subcommittee takes action on feedback and
presents final version at May 13- 14, 2008 Forum
GOAL # 2,
OBJECTIVE 2
STRATEGIES/ PLAN
Promote Education
and Training
¨ Attend and review Arizona Commission of Indian Affairs
( ACIA) training titled: Introduction to American Indian Life,
History and Culture
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¨ Provide input to ACIA for a customized version for ADOT
¨ Request specific type of training for tribes: invite tribal
representatives to attend training ( reference forum feedback
topics)
¨ Educate Non- Tribal Transportation Partners
ACTON PLAN:
Support outside efforts to educate MPO's, COG's,
Counties, other governmental agencies and groups in
understanding tribal processes and protocol. ( ongoing)
Educate Tribal Transportation Partners
ACTION PLAN:
Continue to promote education of tribal transportation staff
and others in the processes and protocol of ADOT, FHWA,
BIA, and the counties ( ongoing)
¨ Develop a continuous process for update of the handbooks
and ATSPT website
Review handbooks and website, along with ATSPT
Strategic Plan ( annually- each September)
ATSPT GOAL # 3: TO DEVELOP STRATEGIC PARTNERING AND
PROCESSES
GOAL # 3,
OBJECTIVE 1
STRATEGIES/ PLAN
Identify number of
and add ATSPT
members
¨ Use Membership Packet for new members
¨ Use Membership Recruitment Plan to identify potential new
members
¨ Develop plan by December ’ 07 ( review annually- beginning
December ’ 08)
ACTION PLAN:
Develop cover letter for potential new members and
identify who will send it out
Subcommittee to take lead on new ATSPT members re:
contact and follow- up
Send cover letter to identified potential new members
Decide how and by whom new members will be
approached; also where to place new member information
¨ Plan and work to implement new member “ recruitment”
( ongoing)
¨ Approach identified potential members
¨ Bring new members up to speed within 2 meetings after
joining
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ATSPT REGIONAL AND STATEWIDE FORUMS
Northern, Southern and Western Arizona Region State- Tribal Transportation Forums
One major effort undertaken by the ATSPT was the process of conducting three
State- Tribal Regional Transportation Forums in Arizona. The purpose of these forums
was to provide tribal and non- tribal government officials with an understanding of
current highway funding and transportation coordination processes in Arizona. The
major goals of the Forums were to:
• Improve tribal- state- federal relations
• Improve tribal- state- federal coordination
• Improve tribal participation in the statewide transportation planning and
programming processes
The three regional forums were conducted as follows:
• The first forum was held on October 17, 2002, in Flagstaff, Arizona
• The second forum was March 11- 12, 2003, on the Tohono O’odham Nation -
San Xavier Reservation south of Tucson, Arizona
• The third forum was September 24- 25, 2003, on the Colorado River Indian
Tribes Reservation in Parker, Arizona
The forums were well attended by tribal officials and other key stakeholders within
the various regions of the State. Each forum averaged approximately 75 persons in
attendance. With completion of the forums, a major step was taken to improve state-tribal
and federal- tribal relationships in transportation planning, programming and
overall coordination. This series of regional forums considered the individuality ( or
uniqueness) of the tribes; no one tribe is the same as another; each has different
concerns and needs. The forums also provided the opportunity for the state to better
understand what the tribes consider to be priority transportation issues, needs and
concerns on a regional and a statewide basis.
With the discussion and input provided through the forums, the ATSPT began the
process of establishing a formal basis for determining the means to address priority
issues through necessary follow- up actions, which could include, but are not limited, to
education/ training sessions, process/ policy changes, and/ or an annual state- tribal
transportation summit or forums. These are then to be addressed on an ongoing basis
by ATSPT and other key entities.
Arizona Tribal Transportation Forum: “ Launching Your Transportation Project”
The Arizona Tribal Transportation Forum was held March 8, 2007 in Phoenix,
AZ. This statewide forum was convened by ADOT and the ATSPT in follow- up to three
State- Tribal Regional Transportation Forums. The purpose of the forum was to help
the participants understand how to move their transportation projects forward.
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The forum was attended by 90 representatives from 12 tribes and a number of
state, federal and local government stakeholder agencies. A general session and three
breakout sessions addressing routine maintenance, new and improved roadways, and
safety enhancements were conducted. Facilitators guided the sessions and a group of
panelists were available to provide information on specific project types. A proceedings
report has been prepared and was distributed to the participants.
Lessons Learned
The ATSPT has identified several major lessons learned through the forums, they
include the following:
• Maintain continuous communication with the tribes and non- tribal stakeholders
• Maintain a database of current tribal and non- tribal transportation contacts and
other officials
• Ensure that the State DOT has reliable and committed staff to act as tribal
coordination points of contact at both headquarter and district levels
• Complete necessary follow- up actions as identified through regular meetings
and other forums
• Work with the tribes on an individual basis to address issues specific to their
communities
• Work to involve all tribes and other stakeholders in regional and statewide
efforts
• Monitor and acknowledge accomplishments of the partnering efforts and relay
this information to the tribes and other stakeholders
• Keep participating stakeholders informed of major activities of the partnering
team
• Most of all it is imperative that the partnering team involve active and committed
core team members, key liaisons/ contacts, and partner groups to ensure
ongoing success
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ATSPT NEW MEMBER BENEFITS
Becoming a member of the Arizona Tribal Strategic Partnering Team ( ATSPT)
results in the following benefits to you and your agency:
• The opportunity to provide input into the development of transportation policies and
processes between Native Nations, Tribal Governments and the State of Arizona
• The opportunity to assist the Arizona Department of Transportation ( ADOT) to
further its working relationships with Native Nations and Tribal Governments
• The opportunity to assist the Federal Highway Administration ( FHWA) to further its
working relationships with Native Nations and Tribal Governments
• The opportunity to assist the Bureau of Indian Affairs - Department of Transportation
( BIADOT) to further its working relationships with Native Nations and Tribal
Governments
• To understand and develop the interrelationships between ADOT, FHWA and
BIADOT
• To develop an understanding of the factors affecting transportation policy in Arizona
• To develop an understanding of the funding resources and requirements to finance
Arizona’s transportation system
• The opportunity to educate others about the basic processes, funding, and
interrelationships of designing, constructing, maintaining and operating Arizona’s
transportation system
• The opportunity to work with a dedicated team willing to make something happen in
terms of addressing Native Nation/ Tribal Government and the State of Arizona
transportation needs
ARIZONA TRIBAL STRATEGIC PARTNERING TEAM ( ATSPT)
MEMBER ROSTER
NAME ORGANIZATION / TITLE PHONE & FAX EMAIL
1. Nathan Banks FHWA ARIZONA DIVISION
Senior Engineering Manager
P: ( 602) 382- 8960
F: ( 602) 382- 8998
nbanks@ dot. gov
2. Esther Corbett INTER TRIBAL COUNCIL OF
ARIZONA, INC.
Transportation Project
Coordinator
P: ( 602) 307- 1564
F: ( 602) 258- 4825
esther. corbett@ itcaonline. com
3. Dan Daggett SALT RIVER PIMA- MARICOPA
INDIAN COMMUNITY
Archaeologist
P: ( 480) 850- 4144
F: ( 480) 850- 7366
Daniel. daggett@ srpmic- nsn. gov
4. Ermalinda Gene ADOT- TSG CIVIL RIGHTS
OFFICE
Contract Compliance Manager
P: ( 602) 712- 7987
F: ( 602) 712- 3711
EGene@ azdot. gov
5. Ralph Gonzales ADOT- DBE SUPPORTIVE
SERVICES
Program Manager
P:( 602) 712- 7761
F: ( 602) 712- 3711
rgonzales@ azdot. gov
6. Ron Hall CSU TRIBAL TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Director
P: ( 970) 491- 8653
F: ( 970) 491- 3502
Ron. Hall@ business. colostate. edu
7. Marnie Hodahkwen GOVERNOR’S OFFICE
Tribal Policy Advisor
P: ( 602) 542- 1442
F: ( 602) 542- 7601
mhodahkwen@ az. gov
8. Paul Langdale ADOT- ITD NATURAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
SECTION - CENTRAL
MAINTENANCE GROUP
Natural Resources Planner
P: ( 520) 838- 2831
F: ( 520) 838- 2835
plangdale@ azdot. gov
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ARIZONA TRIBAL STRATEGIC PARTNERING TEAM ( ATSPT)
MEMBER ROSTER
NAME ORGANIZATION / TITLE PHONE & FAX EMAIL
9. Bob Maxwell
BIA WESTERN REGIONAL
OFFICE
Regional Transportation Planner
P: ( 602) 379- 6782
F: ( 602) 379- 3837
bmaxwelljr@ msn. com
10. Tudor Montague SALT RIVER PIMA- MARICOPA
INDIAN COMMUNITY
Environmental Specialist
P: ( 480) 850- 8542
F: ( 480) 850- 7366
Tudor. montague@ srpmic- nsn. gov
11. Bill Pederson ADOT- CCP PUBLIC
INVOLVEMENT OFFICE
Public Involvement Officer
P: ( 602) 712- 8069
F: ( 602) 712- 7855
bpederson@ azdot. gov
12. Stan Robbins APACHE COUNTY DISTRICT
ONE - ROAD DEPARTMENT
Development Director
P: ( 928) 674- 8398
F: ( 928) 674- 5944
srobbins@ co. apache. az. us
13. Myra ( Rusty) Rothman ADOT RIGHT- OF- WAY GROUP
ROW Agent/ Tribal Liaison
P: ( 928) 779- 7510
F: ( 928) 779- 5962
mrothman@ azdot. gov
14. Randy Routhier ADOT HOLBROOK DISTRICT
Assistant District Engineer
P: ( 928) 524- 6801 x
210
F: ( 928) 241- 0064
rrouthier@ azdot. gov
15. Manuel Sanchez
FHWA ARIZONA DIVISION
Assistant Area Engineer
P: ( 602) 382- 8975
F: ( 602) 382- 8998
Manuel. sanchez@ dot. gov
16. David Silversmith NAVAJO DOT
Proposal Writer
P: ( 928) 871- 6368
F: ( 928) 871- 7989
dsilversmith@ navajodot. org
17. Don Sneed ADOT- TPD STATEWIDE &
REGIONAL PLANNING
SECTION
Senior Planner/ Tribal
Coordinator
P: ( 602) 712- 8140
F: ( 602) 712- 3046
dsneed@ azdot. gov
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ARIZONA TRIBAL STRATEGIC PARTNERING TEAM ( ATSPT)
MEMBER ROSTER
NAME ORGANIZATION / TITLE PHONE & FAX EMAIL
18. Sally Stewart ADOT- CCP PUBLIC
INVOLVEMENT OFFICE
Public Involvement Director
P: ( 602) 712- 7003
F: ( 602) 712- 7855
sstewart@ azdot. gov
19. Edward Stillings
FHWA ARIZONA DIVISION
Mobility Planning Engineer
P: ( 602) 382- 8966
F: ( 602) 382- 8998
estillings@ dot. gov
20. Willie Tracey, Jr. NAVAJO COUNCIL /
TRANSPORTATION &
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
Councilman / TCDC Member
P: 928- 871- 6380
F: 928- 871- 7259
nataniashkii@ yahoo. com
21. Joy Keller- Weidman HOLON CONSULTING
Facilitator
P: ( 707) 839- 4710
F: ( 707) 839- 4711
holon@ consultant. com
22. James Young ADOT- CCP PARTNERING
OFFICE
Administrator
P: ( 602) 712- 8957
F: ( 602) 712- 3503
jyoung@ azdot. gov
23. David Zimmerman
ADOT ENVIRONMENTAL &
ENHANCEMENT GROUP
Historic Preservation Specialist
P: ( 928) 779- 7577 dzimmerman@ azdot. gov
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ATSPT MEMBERSHIP PACKET - COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
We hope that you find this Packet meets its intended purposes. The ASTPT
anticipates that future versions of this Packet will be expanded to include other topic
areas of interest to state- tribal transportation stakeholders. Your comments on
improving the content of this packet are welcome.
Comments and suggestions can be forwarded to either of the following offices:
Arizona Department of Transportation Arizona Department of Transportation
Partnering Office Transportation Planning Division
206 South 17th Avenue Statewide & Regional Planning Section
Room 192, MD 175A 206 South 17th Avenue, MD 310B
Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Phoenix, Arizona 85007
For further information please check the Arizona Tribal Transportation Website:
www. aztribaltransportation. org
“ ATSPT builds relationships among state, tribal,
federal and local governments to develop
strategies that address state and tribal
transportation issues.”